Asian Slaw

I am on a coleslaw roll. In fact, my children are so tired of coleslaw that they have begged me to stop making it; I made coleslaw with dinner every night last week and just can’t get enough crunchy cabbage.

One afternoon last week, I put out a query on Twitter (my favorite e-venue to hang out these days, I’m over there quite a bit chatting with people real time) to find out people’s favorite coleslaw recipes. Jenn Cuisineresponded with this recipe and I was hooked from the moment I saw it. My recipe is based on Jenn Cuisine’s. In fact, I hadn’t thought about making a “peanut” style sauce for my coleslaw and I have to say, this really hits the spot –and again, no agave and hopefully, healthy enough for all you health nuts out there!

Thanks for the delicious-sounding recipe! I always use Thai/Vetnamese fish sauce instead of salt or soy sauce because I’m a fan of Thai cooking. The don’t use soy sauce. My favorite social site is Pinterest, but I spend most of my time on Facebook.

I made this tonight and thought it was great. I added cilantro to the slaw. I did find the dressing to be thick, so I added some warm water and some tamari. I made it with the salmon burgers and my husband and three kids all enjoyed it!

Thanks Elana,
I am 5 days in the Paleo diet and was craving green veg. Came across this recipe and have just finished eating your asain slaw; It is so fresh tasting and it seems like I’m eating mounds of peanuts. (?) I couldn’t get hold of sesame oil which would have further authenitsed the flavour. It was really lovely and had me wondering what sort of paleo meat to put along side it. Ymm I’m going back for a second helping.

Elana, I was glancing through your site, trying to figure out what I wanted to make for lunch. I have always LOVED coleslaw and have been craving it for the past few weeks. This has to be the BEST coleslaw I have ever had!!! Thank you for sharing this recipe! All your recipes are AMAZING! Bless you!

I LOVE coleslaw! My recent favorite is a brussel sprout slaw with caramelized pecans — which, though not the healthiest choice, is super tasty! while I wait for brussel sprouts to be in season I’m excited to try your recipe which looks delicious!

This recipe looks amazing! I think I will be testing it out sometime soon. I LOVE your cookbook BTW. I discovered your site right when I found out that I was gluten-intolerant and it has been such a source of inspiration for me. Thanks for all your hard work!

Ooh, I think I’ll make this Sunday. P.S. Elana, I won your cookbook in an iHerb contest and it is wonderful!

The argument against agave nectar is that it is (as I understand) almost entirely fructose and therefore not really any better than high fructose corn syrup. Pretty much anything regarding health and nutrition has proponents and opponents these days. Do your research and find what works best for you, I guess!

I don’t know what is wrong with agave syrup. I will continue to use it. I do not tolerate any sugar alternatives, even stevia. I love agave. I am diabetic and I use less of it than any sugar. Why don’t you give either or in your recipes for those of us that are not convinced that it is bad. And you based your decision on only one report?

I am now wondering about using agave, due to a few of your recent posts. Is it not a safe/good alternative to sugar? What are your current thoughts on it? I have googled my question and have found a lot of mixed view points. I’m not sure if I should keep using it or not. I would love to hear more of your thoughts on this.

I have just purchased a head of cabbage, with nothing really to do with it. Thank you for the recipe! I was never a fan of coleslaw, and I’m not promising I will be even if I try this, but you make it look so darn good, I must!

A notion did cross my mind to ferment the cabbage and make homemade sauerkraut. This way I can have a very nutritious vegetable, with the probiotics to boot. What ways can you “dress” up sauerkraut? I’m sure you can think of some.

I’m allergic to almonds and am wanting to make this recipe. What could I substitute for almond butter to get the same taste? While I’m on this subject, what are good substitutions for almond flour and almond milk as well?

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